NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 06424

CT · Population: 12,372

A
82/100
97
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
59
C+
Jobs
Zip 06424, CT — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 06424

Zip code 06424 is located in Connecticut and is home to approximately 12,372 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $115,136 and home values around $307,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 36% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$115,136
Home Value
$307,100
Rent
$1,391/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
36%
Unemployment
5.5%
Owner-Occupied
88.1%
Rent Burden
14.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy59C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).